Susan M. Corcoran

Susan M. Corcoran


Jackson Lewis P.C.

Recognized since 2013

White Plains, New York

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Employment Law - Management
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Susan M. Corcoran is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Susan is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator and is often thought of as the “go to” person on national workplace law issues for her clients.

She is a co-leader of the firm’s Background Checks group, and serves as a resource on fair credit reporting act issues, as well as “ban the box” strategies. She taught a graduate employment law class for many years at Manhattanville College and frequently speaks before different groups on a variety of workplace law issues. She had recently served two terms as NYS SHRM Legislative Director, successfully participating in lobbying efforts to overturn New York’s annual WTPA notice requirement.

Within Jackson Lewis, she has been a leader in the firm’s diversity initiatives by acting as co-leader of its Women’s Interest Network (“WIN”).

Susan is passionate about community service and her pro bono work.

Location
  • 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor
    White Plains, NY 10601
Education
  • Pace University, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Cornell University, BSILR, graduated 1985
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association
Affiliations
  • National Association of Women Lawyers - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
  • Westchester Women's Bar Association - Member

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Headquarters: New York, New York

301 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

164 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Employment Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, White Plains (2023)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, White Plains (2021)
  • Employment Law - Management, White Plains (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Recipient, 2003 Pro Bono Partnership Outstanding Volunteer Award
  • Recipient, 2008 Pro Bono Partnership, Distinguished Service Award
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management

Publications

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